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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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Rancho Murieta Bookmobile Celebration Draws Crowd

Aug 07, 2025 09:12AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Murieta’s youngest readers were treated to science demonstrations, face painting, free books and well-deserved medals at the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program celebration, held on July 30 at the Village Clubhouse parking area.

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.
SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates at River Cats Game

Aug 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Schools First FCU News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

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Sacramento State University President Luke Wood
Sacramento State President Affiliates with Excelencia

Aug 05, 2025 08:45AM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced on July 31 that President Luke Wood of California State University, Sacramento has chosen to affiliate with the national network of Excelencia in Action.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Sacramento State Athletics women's soccer coaches
Women’s Soccer Adds Six Commitments to 2025 Class

Jul 14, 2025 01:28PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Reigning Big Sky Conference Tournament champion, California State University, Sacramento women’s soccer team added six more new faces to its roster for the upcoming fall campaign, gaining four transfers and a pair of standout freshman to the fold, head coach Randy Dedini recently announced.

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River Valley Times
Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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River Valley Times
Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach
Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors
Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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: Sacramento State will launch a pilot program this fall to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students,
Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Jun 30, 2025 05:28PM ● By Cynthia Hubert of California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

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Kiwanis to Host Fourth Annual Turn Around Scholarship Fundraiser

Jun 26, 2025 10:32AM ● By Carol Prinzo, Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta will host its fourth annual fundraiser for the Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program on Sept. 27 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California
Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth
Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards
ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation
Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024
Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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Proposed Initiative would Increase Graduation Ethnic Studies Requirements

Jun 17, 2025 10:55AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on May 30.

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California Lottery
Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Memorial Day Weekend Marked by Ceremonies

Jun 12, 2025 03:19PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Three Memorial Day weekend events in Rancho Murieta honored fallen soldiers, helped veterans in need and honored the American Flag.

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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards
UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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The cast and director of Robert Craig Films' "No Address" are in front of the Jimmy's House set at 2409 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento
‘No Address’ Debuts

Jun 03, 2025 12:42PM ● By Robert Craig Films News Release

Robert Craig Films' award-winning debut feature film, “No Address,” and “Americans With No Address,” a companion documentary, are available for digital purchase and rental, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube and more.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers
UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2
Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Students attend a presentation by professionals in the Sacramento County criminal justice system during a previous Criminal Justice Shadow Day
District Attorney’s Office Holds Youth Shadow Day

Jun 03, 2025 10:39AM ● By Seth Henderson

High school students in Sacramento County can shadow an array of positions within the criminal justice system through a pairing process at this year’s Criminal Justice Shadow Day and Crime Lab Shadow Day, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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More than 6,500 members of the Class of 2025 walked the stage across six ceremonies
Sac State’s Commencement Brings Joy and Gratitude

May 28, 2025 03:55PM ● By Daniel Wilson, California State University Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State University recently celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for spring commencement.

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ETC Awards Grants to Support the Arts at Three Local Schools

May 22, 2025 10:59AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta has awarded grants to support art programs at three schools.

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Pictured are the winners of the 2025 DOVIA volunteer awards ceremony
Youth, Dedication and Innovation Honored

May 20, 2025 01:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

2025 DOVIA Volunteer Awards Ceremony

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Garden Club Plant Sale, Garden Tour Draw Crowd

May 16, 2025 04:46PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Billed as a “Plant Sale Extravaganza,” the event lived up to its name as the River Valley Garden Club opened for business in the RMA Building parking lot on May 10.

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Student athletes
St. Francis Celebrates 17 Future Collegiate Athletes

May 13, 2025 11:07AM ● By St. Francis Catholic High School News Release

St. Francis Catholic High School honored a total of 17 senior students who committed to compete in ten different collegiate sports during the spring edition of its National Letter of Intent and College Commitment celebration on the morning of May 1.

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Sacramento Book Festival Created for All Ages

May 13, 2025 10:36AM ● By California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch News Release

Excitement is growing throughout the regional reading community about the May 31 inaugural Sacramento Book Festival presented by the California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch.

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SOLOS Event Draws Crowd Despite Cloudy Skies

May 08, 2025 02:43PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Despite rain earlier in the day, the Sunday on the Green event hosted by Saving Our Lakes & Open Spaces (SOLOS) on April 27 at Lake Clementia drew a strong turnout.

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Everything is Coming Up Roses at Garden Club Meeting

May 08, 2025 01:45PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Everything was coming up roses when two Master Rosarians Linda Knowles and Charlotte Owendyk shared their passion for the magnificent flowers at the River Valley Garden Club meeting on April 22.

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